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Capital Retention Mechanism

Definition

A capital retention mechanism is a system designed to keep funds within a specific protocol or ecosystem, often to maintain liquidity or collateral. These mechanisms can involve locking up assets for a set duration, implementing withdrawal fees, or imposing staking requirements. The purpose is to ensure the stability and operational capacity of a decentralized application or financial product. Such mechanisms are crucial for the long-term health and solvency of various decentralized finance protocols.